🚨 2017 Lexus GS F: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 GS F uses a console-mounted automatic transmission shift lever (L10 generation design) with an electronic shift-lock system requiring brake pressure to move out of Park.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — details like the exact override location may vary by trim; verify visually before prying anything.
⚠️ Chock the wheels first — neutral means the car can roll. Set the parking brake while you work, never stand downhill of the vehicle, and try a 12-volt jump before any override: power fixes most stuck-in-park problems instantly.
The procedure
- Ensure the parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery power is available (push start button without brake)
- Locate the shift-lock override access—on the L10 GS, look for a small rectangular cap or slot on the console directly adjacent to the shifter, typically to the right side of the shifter base
- Use a small flathead screwdriver to carefully pry off or open the override access cover
- Insert a screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override mechanism down, press the shifter release button on the lever and move the shifter from Park to Neutral
- If no power is available, hold the override down while manually pressing the shifter button—you may need assistance
- Once successfully in Neutral, release the override and replace the access cover
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cap on the center console to the right side of the shifter base
With zero electrical power
With no 12V power, the shift-lock override should still function mechanically. The shifter button may require more force to press without power. If the override does not successfully release the shifter after multiple attempts, do not force it—load the vehicle onto a flatbed with rear wheels elevated or on dollies.